Category Archives: book review
Here’s what I think about John Jantsch’s new book (and two others you’ll like)
John Jantsch is all about serving small business owners, so not typically an author a time-crunched manager might come across in her weighing up of business books. And certainly, his previous books - which are very good – are all about … Continue reading
Here’s What I Think About Brene Brown’s New Book (Plus One Great Interview)
Brene Brown has lit up the TED stages with grace, humour and wisdom on vulnerability and on shame, so it’s no surprise everyone’s excited about her new book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, … Continue reading
Book Review: 3 Best New Books on Great Work
I’ve posted here more than once on the books that have influenced my thinking about (and living of) Great Work. For those of you with a copy of the book, there’s a pretty good resources list towards the end which … Continue reading
Book Review: Best 3 Books on Being Lazy (and Getting Things Done)
This month I’ve been writing about being a time-crunched manager and how to be a lazy coach. (You might have picked up the handy tips here and here.) So it’s only appropriate that I carry on in that same lazy … Continue reading
Best 3 Books on Productivity (which aren’t Getting Things Done)
Productivity – it’s a slippery beast. On the one hand, it makes all kinds of sense to get focused and efficient and what you do. On the other, it can become an end in itself (“woo hoo, zero inbox!”) as … Continue reading
Best Three Books on: The Next level of Personal Growth
My stand on this is clear: you can’t continue to thrive, grow and flourish as a busy manager or leader without working on “Your Own Stuff”. Sure you can’t optimize and improve the stuff around you. But after a while, … Continue reading
